This is the civil code/legal rules."

As an example a software "tech engineer" can write code for Google, Amazon, Tesla, Salesforce.com, airBnB, Uber or any other countless companies. 

But everything I'm reading says that it's code in a lot of places, and a really good idea, even if not required.

Will require heavy cleanup and code updatesFinancing:Owner is looking to sell in the former of a Lease Purchase or Direct Sale.Owner may be in position to Owner Finance.Purchasing:I have an interested buy who would like to pay a large down payment and then make monthly payments to finish the purchase over the next 5-7 years.Me:I would like to own a portion of the property also for equity reasons but I don't have any cash.Question:What are some fair and creative ways to approach this?

Here's a link to a post I wrote on zip codes we like for investment, in case that's helpful to you: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/22...If you decide you might be interested in the turnkey route, feel free to shoot me a note for more info any time.Best of luck in your new adventure!

@Alvin LaRue Ive been wholesaling for two years and it may help to saturate very specific zip codes with your yellow letters and marketing attempts. 

I'm wondering about using the rule in 26 US Code 190 to expense, instead of capitalize, costs to improve accessibility, whether it's ramps, widening doorways, etc.

Even the tax code is not always black and white.I would lean towards advising you to go ahead and claim the expenses.

If it's zoned as a SFH and only has one APN lookup your local laws on 'Accessory Dwelling Units' it's entirely possible the conversion was unpermitted and you'll get in trouble/have to rip out the 2nd unit if any code inspector finds out about it. 

This is why I wanted to write this thread.The landlord tenant laws (I'm speaking of what constitutes a rooming house for example) in NJ are a mish mash of complex codes and case law that most real estate attorneys are not able to navigate.